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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

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DROP IN ON “COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA

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DROP IN ON “COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Manchester Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van.

Drop in "Coffee and Conversation"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA

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Drop in "Coffee and Conversation"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA.  Our aim is to provide a regular casual social outlet -- coffee/tea and a snack, communal conversation, a place to get information about COA services and programs.  We may play some cards, do a big jig saw puzzle, knit, play checkers or just chat – we are going to go with whatever works. 

There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

Drop in "Coffee and Conversation"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA.  Our aim is to provide a regular casual social outlet -- coffee/tea and a snack, communal conversation, a place to get information about COA services and programs.  We may play some cards, do a big jig saw puzzle, knit, play checkers or just chat – we are going to go with whatever works. 

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

 

October Lunch of the Month

It promises to be a delicious comfort food lunch at noon on Tuesday, October 25 at the Congregational Chapel.  Catered by Henry’s Market, the menu includes chicken pot pie, mashed potatoes, salad, beverage, and dessert. Cost is $10 per person and open to the first 40 who sign up.  Reservations and prepayment by October 20.  Transportation will be available.  Call the COA for information and to register.

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

Golden Agers:  Back To Business

Due to a scheduling problem, the first meeting of the Manchester Golden Agers Club will hold its first meeting this year on Saturday, October 15 at the Masonic Hall.  Doors open at 12 noon.  The date change (from Saturday, October 8) was due to a special service being held for Mr. Ed Parsons, who passed away.

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

Drop in "Coffee and Conversation"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA.  Our aim is to provide a regular casual social outlet -- coffee/tea and a snack, communal conversation, a place to get information about COA services and programs.  We may play some cards, do a big jig saw puzzle, knit, play checkers or just chat – we are going to go with whatever works. 

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

Drop in "Coffee and Conversation"

Every Monday 10 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. at the Congregational Chapel (behind Santander Bank) starting September 12.  Hospitality (snacks) will be free and provided by The Friends of the COA.  Our aim is to provide a regular casual social outlet -- coffee/tea and a snack, communal conversation, a place to get information about COA services and programs.  We may play some cards, do a big jig saw puzzle, knit, play checkers or just chat – we are going to go with whatever works. 

Seniors who need van transportation for this can call the COA at 978 526 7500 to arrange.

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"My affairs" encompass everything from assets (real estate, bank accounts, investments, and retirement accounts) to the necessary Health Care Proxy and Powers of Attorney to trusts, wills, and ownership designation. Who gets what.  Joanne MacInnis writes about why this is important, and what you should be thinking about as you get a handle on your "affairs," and what can go wrong.

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COA to the Malls

On Friday, September 9, the Manchester COA van will be going to the Peabody and Danvers Malls.  Seniors can pick between the North Shore Mall or Liberty Tree Mall.  The van will start picking up seniors around 10 a.m.

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

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There’s a lot set to happen with the Council on Aging (COA) in the coming weeks.  Check them out here, and for further information on any of these great trips or to reserve your seat on the van, please call 978-526-7500.

Thinking about uncomfortable things and considering options in making difficult and consequential decisions is…let’s face it…best left until tomorrow. Unless it is not.

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The Walk Massachusetts Challenge: You Can Do It!

This year, the challenge is open to everyone aged five years and up in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Walk with your family or friends, or on your own!  The challenge runs from May 1 to October 31.  In that time, as you complete the challenge, you are entered into a drawing for a gift card.  For each person who completes their challenge, your Council on Aging gets an entry to win up to $1,000 for use with fitness programming.  Go to online and register.  Then choose a challenge based on a Commonwealth of Massachusetts fun fact.  Then, enter your walking on the same website between May 1 and October 31.

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The Walk Massachusetts Challenge: You Can Do It!

This year, the challenge is open to everyone aged five years and up in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  Walk with your family or friends, or on your own!  The challenge runs from May 1 to October 31.  In that time, as you complete the challenge, you are entered into a drawing for a gift card.  For each person who completes their challenge, your Council on Aging gets an entry to win up to $1,000 for use with fitness programming.  Go to online and register.  Then choose a challenge based on a Commonwealth of Massachusetts fun fact.  Then, enter your walking on the same website between May 1 and October 31.